Get ready to face Winter
Following tips from our expert ensure a carefree winter for all those who dread it.

Skin
For itchy skin, add half a cup of vinegar to a bucket of water. Use it at the end of your bath.

Add a tablespoon of honey to your bath water. This also has a softening effect and relieves fatigue.

Add a handful of powdered milk to your bath water. This nourishes dry skin.

Make your own massage oil by mixing almond oil with sunflower oil and adding a few drops of rose or sandalwood oil. This leaves the body with a pleasant fragrance and is much better than using perfumed oils which are available in the market.

Drink a warm glass of water with some honey and lemon juice first thing in the morning for a glowing skin. For one, it keeps the system flushed and aids the processes of elimination of wastes. Lemon juice is also rich in vitamin C, while honey has several vitamins and minerals. The body easily assimilates juices and honey. This combination is also a way of supplying important essential nutrients.

Honey is also a powerful natural moisturizer. Apply on the face and wash it off after 20 minutes.

Consult a doctor about taking a course of Vitamin A and E. You need to take moisturizing products. Use cleansing gels instead of soap. A lemon-turmeric pre-bath cream is very helpful. Apply honey on the face and wash it with plain water after half an hour.

As a home remedy, you can mix wheat bran (choker) with one teaspoon each of honey, yoghurt and egg white. Apply this on the skin and wash off when dry. If you get pimples, you should have an anti-pimple lotion.

If you have a normal to oily skin in the T-zone with open pores: Use a light liquid moisturizer on areas where the skin feels dry. Avoid heavy and oily creams. A rose-based skin tonic would be ideal.